Core Insights - Porsche reported a significant loss of €966 million (approximately ¥8 billion) in Q3, leading to a 99% year-on-year decline in sales profit for the first three quarters of the year [1] Financial Performance - For the first nine months of the year, Porsche's revenue was approximately €26.86 billion, a decrease of 6% year-on-year [1] - The company's sales profit was only €40 million, down from €4.035 billion in the same period last year, marking a 99% decline [1] Operational Changes - Porsche announced the postponement of several electric vehicle launches and extended the market lifecycle of various fuel and hybrid models, alongside terminating its battery production plan, resulting in an additional expenditure of approximately €2.7 billion (around ¥22.4 billion) [1] Impact of Tariffs - The U.S. tariff policy has added pressure on Porsche's performance, with an additional cost of €300 million incurred in the first nine months [1] - The company estimates that the U.S. tariffs will result in a loss of about €700 million for the entire year, prompting plans to increase prices in the U.S. market [1] Workforce Adjustments - In response to current operational pressures, Porsche has initiated an organizational restructuring, planning to lay off 1,900 employees over the next few years and cut 2,000 temporary positions within the year [1] - A second round of layoffs is expected to be announced by the end of this year [1]